Diglett #050

Diglett overview

Diglett is a Ground type Mole Pokémon and holds number #50 in the National Pokédex.

It stands 0.2 m tall and weighs 0.8 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Cave habitats.

It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot. If a diglett digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops. It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves.

Diglett base stats

Diglett has a base stat total of 265. Its highest base stat is Speed at 95.

Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.

Diglett base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	10
Attack	55
Defense	25
Sp. Attack	35
Sp. Defense	45
Speed	95
Total	265

Diglett abilities

Diglett can have one of two standard abilities: Sand Veil and Arena Trap.

Its hidden ability, Sand Force, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Diglett type matchups

Defensively, Diglett takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.

It resists Poison and Rock attacks and is completely immune to Electric moves.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Water	×2
Grass	×2
Ice	×2
Poison	×0.5
Rock	×0.5
Electric	×0 (immune)

Diglett evolution

Diglett belongs to a 2-stage evolution line: Diglett → Dugtrio (Level 26).

Diglett training and breeding

With a capture rate of 255, Diglett is easy to catch and levels on the Medium experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Ground egg group.

Early level-up moves include Sand Attack, Scratch and Growl, and it can learn 82 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Sand Attack
1	Scratch
4	Growl
7	Astonish
9	Magnitude
10	Mud Slap
12	Agility
15	Fury Swipes
16	Bulldoze
17	Dig
20	Sucker Punch
21	Slash

Frequently asked questions about Diglett